Which of the following day is observed as ‘World Consumer Rights Day’?

Correct option is C

World Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on 15th March, globally, to raise awareness about consumer rights and to empower consumers to fight against unfair trade practices. The day marks the declaration made by the U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1962, where he outlined four basic consumer rights—Right to Safety, Right to Choose, Right to Be Heard, and Right to Be Informed. The main aim of this day is to ensure that consumers are treated fairly and provided access to safe products, truthful information, and redressal mechanisms. Various organizations, including Consumer International, conduct campaigns worldwide on this day.
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· World Consumer Rights Day promotes awareness about consumer protection laws.
· It highlights unethical business practices and educates consumers on how to avoid exploitation.
· India also observes National Consumer Day on 24 December, marking the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
· Consumer forums and NGOs conduct seminars, workshops, and campaigns on this day.
· Themes are announced annually by Consumer International to address emerging consumer issues.